Matching a modified vee Blazer Boats 1960 2012 against a deep vee Blazer Boats 2170 2011 means you're likely deciding between two genuinely different on-water experiences. Hull type shapes everything from ride quality and fuel burn to dock handling and resale trajectory.
On paper these two are close siblings in the size department — Blazer Boats 1960 2012 at 19,5 ft versus Blazer Boats 2170 2011 at 21,6 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Blazer Boats 2170 2011 tips the scales at 145 lbs — 131 lbs less than the Blazer Boats 1960 2012 at 14 lbs. That difference is meaningful if you're working within a half-ton or three-quarter-ton truck's tow rating, especially once you factor in a motor, gear, and fuel.
The power gap is worth calling out. Rated to 140 hp, the Blazer Boats 2170 2011 has a 50-hp advantage over the Blazer Boats 1960 2012's 90-hp ceiling — enough to notice on acceleration and at cruising speed, particularly with a full passenger load. Both carry nearly identical fuel loads — 5 gal and 5 gal — so range won't be a tiebreaker here.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Blazer Boats 2170 2011 is rated for 8 passengers, while the Blazer Boats 1960 2012 caps at 6. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Blazer Boats 2170 2011 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Blazer Boats 2170 2011 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 8 passengers and at 21,6 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Blazer Boats 1960 2012 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 6 that costs less to run day-to-day.